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UTSA Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M UH UT Austin Baylor SHSU SFASU UT Dallas Lamar University UIW| Texas State University | Southwestern Adventist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas State | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | San Marcos, TX | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 38,171 | 793 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #667 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | txstate.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas State | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,606 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,030 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,460 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,120 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,791 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 98% |
Admission |
Texas State | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,908 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 25,353 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 30% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | 900/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas State | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas State | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $268 |
Diversity |
Texas State | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Texas State | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Texas State | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas State University is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 793 students)
Texas State vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas State or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Southwestern Adventist University is 171.9% more expensive to attend than Texas State for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $8,606.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Southwestern Adventist University than Texas State University ($23,400.00 vs. $20,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas State University than Southwestern Adventist University ($14,120 vs. $20,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 33.3% lower than costs at Texas State University ($8,600 vs. $11,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Adventist University than Texas State University (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Adventist University students is 18.4% larger than aid received Texas State University ($13,959 vs. $11,791)
Texas State vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas State or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or Texas State .
- The average SAT score at Texas State University (1038) is 134 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming Texas State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Texas State students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- Texas State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
Texas State vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas State or Southwestern Adventist University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Southwestern Adventist University and Texas State.
- The graduation rate at Texas State is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (56% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Texas State University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $42,600)
- Texas State University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($21,250 vs. $26,000)
- Texas State graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($219 vs. $268)
- More Texas State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/